5 Arm Exercises For All Levels Of Gym-Goer.

Beginner Arm Exercises


Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension

Preparation

Hold a dumbbell in both hands and lift it above your head until your arms are fully extended.

Movement

Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbows, and then return back to the fully extended position.


Standing Biceps Curl
Preparation

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, keeping your elbows in line with your torso.

Movement

Curl the weights up towards your shoulders, then back down towards your hips.

Intermediate Arm Exercises


Triceps Dips

Preparation

With your hands placed shoulder-width apart on a bench or chair behind you and your arms extended. 

Movement

Lower your body until your arms are bent at a 90° angle. Then straighten them out again to raise your body back to the start.


Press-Ups

Preparation

Start on all fours with your hands directly under your shoulders and arms extended, and legs straight supporting your weight on your toes. 

Movement

Lower your chest to the ground, then push back up.

Advanced Arm Exercises


Close-grip triceps push-up
Preparation 

Get into a press-up position but place your hands closer than shoulder-width apart under your chest. 

Movement

Lower yourself until your chest just touches the ground, then push back up.